GPMC NEWS. The Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club Newsletter Visit our website at Volume 28 Issue 5 May, 2013

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1 GPMC NEWS The Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club Newsletter Visit our website at Volume 28 Issue 5 May, 2013 Next Meeting Wednesday, May 1, at King s Restaurant, Harmarville Board Meeting 7:00 pm, General Meeting 7:30 pm Greetings Pony Lovers More new members continue to join our Club. I hope to get a chance to meet all of you in person at one of our many events this summer. Can-Am registrations are off to a slow start, but it s still early. You can print a Registration Form from the Members Only area of our website or pick one up at a meeting. Please register early to make it easier for Mary. She s also in charge of registrations for our All Ford- Powered Show and the Yellow Mustang Registry rally that s being held in Pgh during the PVGP - so come June she s going to be a very busy lady. Can-Am registration is only $10/ person, which gets each person a jacket patch, each Mustang a dash plaque, and reduced cost for Saturday evening dinner at the North Park Lounge in Cranberry. WE NEED CAN-AM VOLUNTEERS! We need volunteers to help with all Can-Am activities. A signup sheet will be available at upcoming meetings to volunteer for Friday, Saturday or Sunday events. Also, it s not too early to register online at for any PVGP activities in which you d like to participate. Some limited-participation activities, like the Kick-Off Rally and Countryside Tour, are almost filled up. The minimum $30 registration fee includes parking all weekend on the Marque-ofthe-Year show field in Schenley Park. The next meeting of the Marque of the Year Committee is April 23 rd. We still need volunteers to help in Schenley Park on Race Weekend. We ll continue to circulate a signup sheet at the May meeting. The deadline to sign up for our Spring Stampede tour on May 4 th has now passed. The last update I received from Tim shows that 36 members are registered. Please note: payment is due when you register, as Fallingwater requires full payment in advance. Details are on our website. Ed is gearing up for our 15 th anniversary All Ford-Powered Show on June 23 rd. He ll have a signup sheet at the next meeting for those who d like to volunteer (park cars, run 50/50, etc.) We had another standing-room-only turnout at our April meeting. May 1 st will be our final indoor meeting until autumn. I hope to see you all at King s Family Restaurant in Harmarville on the 1 st. Keep those motors runnin, Ken

2 GPMC NEWS May 2013 Page 2 Minutes of April 3, 2012 Combined Board and General Meeting The combined meeting was called to order by Ken B., President, 7:25 PM, at the King s Restaurant, Harmarville. The sign-in sheet was passed around, and the 50/50 was sold by Dwight, for Mike. New Members/Guests: Guest: Mark Mi. New Member: Mark W. (2012 Boss 302 Coupe and a 2005 FR500C Coupe). Minutes: The March 6, 2013 Meeting Minutes were reviewed. The minutes were amended to read 100 memberships instead of 99. It was moved by Mark Mu. and 2 nd by Darryl M. to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried. (Note: Mary checked her records and the minutes were correct as printed with 99 memberships.) Correspondence: None. Treasurer's Report: Jason U. reviewed income and expenses. Income consisted of MCA dues, 2 Can-Am Registrations, 50/50 raffle, and Merchandise. Expenses were to: MCA (dues), John (antenna flags), and to Jennie B. (Can-Am dinner deposit, GPMC business cards, 200 Can-Am registration forms, and for postage to mail Can-Am and PVGP registrations). It was moved by Leeds A. and 2 nd by Danielle L. to approve the Treasurer s Report. Motion carried. Membership: Mary reported we have three new members: Mark Mz., Tony and Stacey A., and Brian and Karen G. As of today, we have 102 memberships. Mary will send out the updated directory shortly. Newsletter: Andrew absent. For Andrew, Ken reported there was a delay in mailing the hardcopies out this month. Andrew and Clare hope to be here for the Spring Stampede. April 15 is the deadline for the May Newsletter. Send photos, articles, and event info to Andrew at gpmc.newsletter@yahoo.com and to Jennie at webmaster@gpmc.org. Merchandise: John reported the flags are in and the cost is $15 each. John has a lot of new merchandise, including ladies and men s T-shirts. Webmaster: Jennie absent. For Jennie, Ken reported she continues to get inquiries from potential members. She now has four project cars on the website -- Leeds, Roger s, Shaun s, and Bob Q s. She receives about 150 page visits a day. Ken reminded the members of the new password. TRCCC: Ron absent. Ken reported the last meeting was held on March 18 and wasn t sure if Ron was able to attend. MCA: Ed reported the 2013 and 2014 Mustang Club of America National Show Schedules are on our website. News from the MCA National Board of Directors meeting on January 20, 2013: Italy, France, and Malta have expressed interest in obtaining MCA charters; MCA membership at the beginning of year was 11,597; and regarding Publishing Mustang Times was able to save $22,000 last year in outside contracts for postal services and has redesigned the front cover to freshen up the design. Additional information about the benefits of joining MCA is on our website: Why join MCA? We received the President s Award for the past 7/8 years, and we will be applying for our MCA President s Award for We have 41 new GPMC members 10 new MCA members in We may be on the top of the list of memberships. Event Wrap-ups: Dwight reported the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater held on March 10 at the Spaghetti Warehouse was a success, with 50 people attending. Upcoming Events: Dwight mentioned the 3 rd Bowling outing is set for Sunday, April 21, 5-7:00 PM, at the Miracle Bowling Lanes in Monroeville. He needs at least 15 people and the cost is about $10/12/person. Tim B. reported the Spring Stampede is set for Sat., May 4. The route will begin at 9:00 AM at Panera s on Route 22, to Saltsburg, Latrobe, Compass Inn Museum Tour in Laughlintown, lunch, Fallingwater, and to a winery. The total cost is $37.50/person and must be paid to Tim no later than April 20 th. Dwight mentioned August 4 is the Hospitality Picnic in Monroeville Park. A pavilion has been reserved and a designated parking area will be roped off. He and Mary will chair the picnic and Bill and ValJean will help also. Per Ed, The 15 th All Ford-Powered Show is still on for Sun., June 23, 2013 at Shults Ford in Harmarville. He will have a worker sign-up sheet at the next meeting. If you know any local automobile parts/service providers, see if they would be willing to donate something for our basket raffles. Coordinate the raffle with Charlyn. There was a brief discussion regarding pony points. PVGP update: Per Ed, the full-page ad about the PVGP is in the April issue of Mustang Times. The May issue of will have our article about the 2013 PVGP and the Mustang as Marque of the Year. We will have an MCA area at the GPMC tent. New MCA members who sign up will get a free MCA T-shirt. On Sat., July 20, you can take a lap on the Schenley Park track in an authentic vintage sports car starts at noon, but get in line early fee of $40 goes to PVGP charity.

3 GPMC NEWS May 2013 Page 3 Ken reported the last meeting with Jerry L. was on Mar.14 and another is scheduled for Apr. 23 in Schenley Park. We will not lose our Patron Parking spots. We ll use that money to run an ad (the final version of our business card) in the PVGP Race Book, as approved at last month s meeting. Regarding the Black Tie & Tailpipes dinner, we need a few more members for a full table of 8 or 10. To date, seven members have signed up. If there is a full table, there is $100 off. The cost is $200/person, which will increase to $250 on May 1. Help is needed in Schenley Park with parking, as well as the MCA/GPMC tent. A sign-up sheet was passed around. He recommended registering for the PVGP on-line -- pvgp.org/mustang will take you to the MOY page and registration. Dwight and Jason discussed the Starlite Car Cruise that will be on Friday, at the smaller lower lot. There will be Wednesday and Friday cruises at Pgh. Mills. Mustang night will be on July 19 during the PVGP weekend. Regarding Can-Am, for our new members and guests, Ken explained that Can-Am (celebrating its 20 th Anniversary) consists of five Mustang clubs GPMC, Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club (LEMOC), Mahoning Valley Mustang Club (MVMC), Niagara Classic Mustang Club (NCMC Ontario), and Northeastern Ohio Mustang Club (NEOMC Akron) and each holds a yearly rotating Can-Am. Since the PVGP is honoring the Mustang, we offered to trade with Niagara to hold the Can-Am here in conjunction with the PVGP. Ken mentioned to date seven people have registered. Forms are available at the meeting and can be printed from our Members only website page. Registration fee is $10/person and $17/person for dinner. Members must register to attend. July 1 is the end of registration. We need Can-Am volunteers for the Saturday night dinner (door prizes, etc.) and with the convoy to Schenley Park. Dinner will be at the North Park Deckhouse ($17/person), and the club will pick up the tax and gratuity. We have guaranteed at least 60 in attendance. Bill and ValJean will handle Just Desserts. A volunteer sign-up sheet will be passed around at the next meeting. Regarding the Holiday Party, Charlyn mentioned the tentative date is Dec. 29. She will have a definite date by April 16. Old Business: Ken reminded members we have generic business cards for members to use at cruises or other events. New Business: None. Other: Ken Br. said his family is having an estate sale on Sat. Apr. 27 that will include a 1956 Ford Victoria convertible, various auto parts, and shop tools. Check the website: gpmc.org Gary B. won the 50/50. Next meeting is on Wed., May 1, King s Restaurant, Harmarville. Adjournment: It was moved by Bob K. and 2 nd by Carl C. to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Gerri C., Secretary President Ken Barker president@gpmc.org Vice President Danielle Lane drl325@ymail.com Secretary Gerri Corvino gerri15239@aol.com Treasurer Jason Uhler gt350man@verizon.net MCA Director Ed Saitz yellburd@comcast.net Webmaster Jennie Barker webmaster@gpmc.org Newsletter Editor Andrew Teti GPMC.newsletter@yahoo.com Membership Director Mary Hutton gpmc_membership@verizon.net Activities Director Dwight Hutton GPMC_Activities@verizon.net Merchandise Director John Holmes jwhh50@comcast.net Directors at Large Denise Bilka deneff805@verizon.net Mike DeLeonibus mvd1219@comcast.net Bob Goetz goetzbob@zoominternet.net Alternate Directors Charlyn Mulkey Mark Mulkey charm_12@hotmail.com TRCCC Representative Ron Libengood rlibengood@comcast.net

4 GPMC NEWS May 2013 Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS GPMC Activities are listed in bold print. Some dates and events are subject to change, so please check the website and most recent newsletter for the latest information. May 1 Club Meeting, King s Family Restaurant, Harmarville May 4 Spring Stampede: RSVP and Pay by April 20 ($37.50/ Person) Please see flyer June 5 June 23 July 10 July Club Meeting, Roosevelt Grove, North Park 15th Annual All Ford-Powered Car Show Club Meeting, Monroeville Community Park Can-Am, PVGP August 4 Club Hospitality Picnic, Monroeville Community Park 15th Annual All Ford-Powered Show, June 23 Hosted by the Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club and Richard Bazzy s Shults Ford at 2871 Freeport Rd. Event hours are 9am to 4pm. Registration begins at 9am and ends at 11am NO EXCEPTIONS! Pre-register by June 17 th for $10.00 and express check-in. After June 17 th registration fee is $ Rain or shine. First 125 registrants receive a dash plaque and door prize chance. Separate Mustang and Ford-Powered classes (cars & trucks). Judges choice, except for GPMC members. Judging starts at noon. Three awards in each class plus Best of Show and Dealer's Choice. Award presentations by 2:30pm. Basket raffle, DJ, food vendor, and children s activities. Free spectator admission. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Riding for the Handicapped of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. For more information and registration form, visit the web site at

5 GPMC NEWS May 2013 Page 5 Can-Am Update This year s Can-Am will be held in Pittsburgh in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Race Weekend, July In order to commemorate Mustang s 50 th Anniversary, Mustang has been named the PVGP s honored Marque of the Year. Can-Am participants need to register for both Can-Am and the PVGP. Can- Am registration is $10/person which includes a dash plaque for each Mustang, a jacket patch for each person and reduced cost for Saturday evening dinner. Can-Am Registration Forms are now available on-line, along with lodging information, in the Members Only Section of our website. Printed Registration Forms can be picked up at meetings. Please register early to avoid the June rush. The minimum PVGP registration fee to park on the Marque of the Year show field on Race Weekend is $30, and comes with a goodie bag that includes a dash plaque & show program book. Lunch in the Marque of the Year tent, parade lap around the race course, and other souvenirs and memorabilia are extra, and can be purchased at the time you register. PVGP Marque of the Year registration is now available on their website at:

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7 GPMC NEWS May 2013 Page 7 STAR AUTOMOTIVE & PERFORMANCE, INC. For all your special Mustang or daily driver needs, Call Jeff at (412) or (412) Mt. Troy Road, Pittsburgh, PA Full Restoration Mechanical Services State Inspection & Emission Vehicle Detailing Year Round Storage In-House Upholstery Performance Upgrades Custom Fabricating Star is your #1 Roush Dealer *GPMC members receive 10% discount on labor costs* REV. ROBERT J. MARKS, RETIRED M.DIV, M.S.L.S., M.S.W., R.N., BC Pastor Emeritus, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 2613 SUFFOLK ST. GRAPEVILLE, PA , (CELL) revnursebob@peoplepc.com New address? New phone number? New car(s)? Help Mary Hutton, the GPMC Membership Director, keep the club s membership records up to date. Please submit any and all changes (such as street address, address, phone number, Mustangs and special interest vehicles owned) to Mary at: gpmc_membership@verizon.net Or Mary Hutton, P.O. Box 1073, Monroeville, PA 15146

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9 GPMC NEWS May 2013 Page 9 ADVERTISERS & SUPPORTERS CORRECTIONS & OMISSIONS Please send corrections & omissions to the editor. ADVERTISING POLICY Free Member Classified Ads: "For Sale" and "Wanted" cars and parts only Cars/parts for sale must be personal property of the member (not the property of the member's business or that of a non-member friend or business associate) Limited to three consecutive months Fifty words or less; photos only as space and time allow Non-Member Classified Ads: "For Sale" and "Wanted" cars and parts only Limited to three consecutive months Fifty words or less; photos only as space and time allow $10 per month, payable in advance Business Ads: Must be for a one-year period, can be renewed annually No changes in content until up for renewal Must be copy-ready Business card sized ads in the GPMC newsletter or on the GPMC

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11 GPMC News May 2013 Page 11 GREATER PITTSBURGH MUSTANG CLUB Andrew Teti Newsletter Editor 213 Knollwood Drive Charleston, WV TO: Next Meeting Wednesday May 1 King s Restaurant, Harmarville Board Mtg 7:00 pm General Mtg 7:30 pm Newsletter Submissions Newsletters sent to addresses are in full color. Printed copies of the newsletter are in black and white and a limited number are available at meetings. Do you have a story or photo share? Send them to the newsletter editor. The next deadline is: May 15, 2013